Category Archives: National
Historic second impeachment trial for Donald Trump gets underway in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — United States senators relived a terrifying day of reckoning for American democracy Tuesday as they began the process of deciding the political future of former president Donald Trump. An unprecedented impeachment trial began with a chill...
World economy will lose trillions if poor countries shorted on vaccines: OECD
OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government is forced to explain delays rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, some of the world's economic and health leaders are warning of catastrophic financial consequences if poorer countries are shortchanged on vaccinations. At a ...
Parliamentary committee votes to investigate allegations against ex-defence chief
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has agreed to hold formal hearings into the Liberal government’s handling of allegations of inappropriate conduct by former defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance, which are already the subject of a military police investi...
Reclaiming ‘renewal’: Society pitches new life for historic Black Vancouver area
VANCOUVER — When Randy Clark wants to return to the home where he spent his formative years from 12 to 16, it means gazing at a viaduct that many credit with the destruction of Vancouver's historic Black community. The house where
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday Feb. 8, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,203 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,098,333 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at...
Top federal public servant will take time off for cancer treatment
OTTAWA — The top federal public servant will be taking some time out for cancer treatment. Ian Shugart, clerk of the Privy Council, sent a message Monday to his colleagues announcing that he received a cancer diagnosis two weeks ago. He says
Top federal public servant will take time off for cancer treatment
OTTAWA — The top federal public servant will be taking some time out for cancer treatment. Ian Shugart, clerk of the Privy Council, sent a message Monday to his colleagues announcing that he received a cancer diagnosis two weeks ago. He says
Final Senate vote on assisted dying bill set for Feb. 17, days before court deadline
OTTAWA — Senators have agreed to put a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying to a final vote by Feb. 17, but they've signalled their intention to propose substantial amendments. The agreed date for the vote will leave
B.C. nurses finishing training to prescribe medication to battle addiction
VANCOUVER — Thirty registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia are expected to complete their training this month to prescribe medication to those battling addiction to opioids. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say...
Man facing arson charge after fire at Canada Revenue Agency headquarters
OTTAWA — A 33-year-old Ottawa man was scheduled to appear in court Monday after being arrested and charged with arson in connection with what police say was a fire at the Canada Revenue Agency's headquarters. The Ottawa Police Service says the
